Dermatology
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects.
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Seeking Immediate Help for Daughter
Published on Saturday 19th of May 2012 11:52:33 AM
Dermatologist challenges sun-melanoma link
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Posted on Fri, Jul. 23, 2004 Dermatologist challenges sun-melanoma link By Gina Kolata NEW YORK TIMES Dr. A. Bernard Ackerman, a dermatologist, spends much of his time diagnosing the potentially deadly cancer melanoma and other skin diseases. But when he returned from a recent trip to Israel, he was, well, deeply tanned. Burnished brown, in fact. Ackerman did not use sunscreen on his trip. He did not give any thought to the hundreds of moles that speckle his body. He did not even put a hat on his bald head. Other dermatologists may worry about getting melanoma from exposure to...
Published on Saturday 19th of May 2012 11:52:33 AM
What Price Beauty? (Accutane hit piece alert)
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<p>Although Accutane causes birth defects, many acne sufferers love the way the miracle complexion pill makes them look, and so do their doctors. That's why it has become the most widely prescribed birth-defect-causing medicine in the United States.</p><p>Many women might be reluctant to reveal their vanities, but Brenda McCoy boldly admits that she's always been concerned about her looks. "I take really good care of myself," says the svelte Orange County mother of four and part-time nurse who's finishing work toward her bachelor's degree at California State University. Despite her hectic schedule, the 40-year-old maintains her figure by running, biking, and power walking.</p>
Published on Saturday 19th of May 2012 11:52:33 AM
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